La Perla Asturiana Hostal

Great location, friendly staff. Very clean rooms. The reality is that if you go to Madrid, spend the money on the experience. Is a safe city so the best option is to stay in a hostal to get energy back for 8 hrs of sleep or a short siesta at the room. Don’t get discourage by the other reviews or the homeless. This place is worth the money.

This small hotel is located in the heart of historic downtown Madrid, just a block from Plaza Mayor and short walk from the Sol metro station. From the hotel you can easily walk, hop a bus, or ride the subway to any of the major tourist sites in Madrid. Now, do remember that you are not paying for a four-star hotel and that you should not expect the amenities in that sort of establishment, and you will be very pleased with this excellent boutique inn. Yes, you have to walk up several flights of stairs and the you don't have a big screen TV in the room, but the hotel is clean, the front desk staff is friendly and helpful (and speaks far better English than I speak Spanish), the air conditioning is comfortable, and the location and price are unbeatable. So, if you are in Madrid to see the city rather than to spend time in a luxury hotel suite, this is the price for you. While the homeless bed down in the square around the hotel late at night, do not be fooled. Madrid is a safe and hospitable city--one of the great urban centers in the world. At La Perla Austriana you are in the heart of the museums, architectural monuments, shopping areas, terrace cafes, and historic sites that make Madrid a special experience.

Perfect location near Plaza del Sol and Plaza Mayor, but in a little quiet Plaza of its own. Hector and Mars were wonderful especially Mars his directions to everything were perfect and easy to follow. Only drawback back no elevator

Great stay, room good for 2 people, great shower, great location

Very nice hostal. Close to everything, Plaza Mayor, Sol metro station, and nice restaurants.